#Creative Fear

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Quotes tagged #Creative Fear

Have pity on those who are fearful of taking up a pen, or a paintbrush, or an instrument, or a tool because they are afraid that someone has already done so better than they could. — Paulo Coelho

Courage for Creating Despite Comparisons

Coelho’s line begins with compassion rather than criticism. He asks us to pity those who hesitate before the pen, brush, instrument, or tool because their fear is not laziness but self-erasure.

Created on: 8/5/2026